‘Rs 15,000 Rythu Bharosa before Assembly polls’

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s announcement that the Rythu Bharosa scheme will provide Rs 12,000 per acre annually, instead of the promised Rs 15,000, has triggered an internal debate in the Congress.
Top party sources disclosed that the government had explored all possibilities of increasing the amount to Rs 15,000 per acre. A top source said, “We will give before the 2028 elections.”
“The goal is to honour the Rs 15,000 commitment. Whether it will be a phased increment or a direct hike will depend on the financial situation,” a top Congress source revealed.
It may be mentioned here that on Saturday when asked by reporters if the Rythu Bharosa amount would be increased, the Chief Minister reiterated that Rs 12,000 per acre is being offered due to financial constraints, leaving no room for immediate clarity on a potential raise.
The Rythu Bharosa scheme, a cornerstone of the Congress manifesto, was designed to support farmers. However, the reduction of the promised amount has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition.
With elections far off, the Congress leadership is not facing pressure to deliver on its promises as it would be during election time.